Assistant/Associate Professor of Applied Science

Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Applied Science

Reports To: Dean of School of Science & Technology

Department: Academic Affairs/School of Science of Technology

Classification: Salary Exempt, Full-time, Grant-Funded ,9-months, Tenure-Track, Benefits Eligible

POSITION OVERVIEW

LeMoyne-Owen College invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in Applied Science within the School of Science and Technology. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate instruction in applied science and related interdisciplinary fields while collaborating with School faculty and academic leadership to develop and implement a new degree program in Applied Science.

The College seeks a student-centered educator who can connect scientific principles, technology, quantitative reasoning, data analysis, artificial intelligence, research methods, and practical problem-solving to real-world challenges. The successful candidate will help shape a career-oriented, interdisciplinary curriculum that equips students with transferable skills for employment, professional advancement, entrepreneurship, and graduate or professional study.

In addition to teaching, the faculty member will play a significant role in curriculum design, course development, program assessment, workforce alignment, experiential learning, and the development of partnerships with employers and community organizations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching and Student Learning

? Teach undergraduate courses in Applied Science and related areas consistent with the candidate’s expertise and the needs of the program.

? Develop engaging, student-centered learning experiences that integrate scientific inquiry, technology, quantitative reasoning, and applied problem-solving.

? Incorporate appropriate laboratory, project-based, experiential, and technology-enhanced learning activities.

? Help students develop critical thinking, communication, digital literacy, teamwork, research, and professional skills.

? Advise and mentor students regarding academic progress, career opportunities, internships, and further education.

? Use appropriate assessment methods to evaluate student learning and improve instructional effectiveness.

Applied Science Degree Development

• Collaborate with School of Science and Technology faculty and academic leadership to design and implement a new undergraduate degree program in Applied Science.
• Help establish the program’s purpose, curricular structure, concentration options, program learning outcomes, and assessment framework.
• Develop course descriptions, learning outcomes, syllabi, instructional materials, and assessment plans for new Applied Science courses.
• Recommend an appropriate balance of foundational science, quantitative reasoning, technology, data analytics, artificial intelligence, research methods, project management, communication, and applied professional learning.
• Assist in identifying potential concentrations, experiential learning opportunities, stackable credentials, and pathways to employment or further study.
• Participate in curriculum mapping and alignment with institutional priorities, applicable accreditation requirements, and relevant workforce expectations.
• Contribute to the preparation of program proposals, curriculum committee materials, resource plans, and other documentation required for institutional approval.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Workforce Development

• Work collaboratively with faculty across science, technology, mathematics, business, humanities, and social sciences to support an interdisciplinary approach to applied learning.
• Identify opportunities to integrate scientific knowledge with practical applications in business, public health, information systems, environmental sustainability, and other relevant fields.
• Develop relationships with employers, industry professionals, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and community partners.
• Assist in creating internship, capstone, project-based learning, and other experiential learning opportunities.
• Monitor developments in applied science, technology, and workforce needs to keep the curriculum relevant and responsive.

Assessment, Scholarship, and Institutional Service

• Participate in program assessment, continuous improvement, and institutional effectiveness activities.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of student learning outcomes and program performance.
• Engage in scholarly, professional, or applied research activities appropriate to the discipline and faculty appointment.
• Participate in faculty meetings, curriculum committees, student recruitment, academic advising, and other College service activities.
• Support the mission and educational priorities of LeMoyne-Owen College, including its commitment to student achievement, leadership development, opportunity, and service.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A master’s degree or doctorate in Applied Science, or a relevant natural or physical science such as biology, chemistry, or physics.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses in a relevant scientific, technological, quantitative, or interdisciplinary field.
• Evidence of effective teaching, training, mentoring, or other experience supporting student learning.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across academic disciplines.
• Ability to develop curriculum, course materials, learning outcomes, and student assessments.
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centered teaching and the educational mission of a historically Black college.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in a relevant discipline.
• Experience developing or revising undergraduate academic programs.
• Professional experience applying scientific or technical knowledge in industry, government, nonprofit organizations, or community settings.
• Expertise in one or more areas such as data analytics, artificial intelligence, computing, applied mathematics, laboratory or field science, engineering technology, public health, environmental science, or scientific research methods.
• Experience with internships, capstone projects, employer partnerships, or other forms of experiential learning.
• Familiarity with program assessment, accreditation, curriculum mapping, and workforce-aligned education.
• Experience teaching and mentoring students at an HBCU or another institution serving diverse student populations.

Core Competencies

• The successful candidate will demonstrate:
• Strong teaching, communication, and student mentoring skills.
• Interdisciplinary thinking and collaborative problem-solving.
• Ability to translate scientific and technical concepts into practical learning experiences.
• Curriculum development and program design capabilities.
• Commitment to student retention, academic success, and career readiness.
• Ability to build relationships with external partners and identify opportunities for experiential learning.
• Flexibility, initiative, and a commitment to continuous improvement

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICIAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, use hands to handle, or feel to talk and to hear. The employee, frequently, is required to walk, reach with hands and arms to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Any candidate receiving an offer must successfully complete reference and background checks.

LeMoyne-Owen College offers an attractive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental benefits. The College pays for Life Insurance, STD/LTD, and paid time off.

LeMoyne-Owen College is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.

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